The Intrepid's objective was simple: establish a research outpost on the frontier of Confederate space, on the Earthlike planet of Proxmia-3. But before the ship even reaches orbit, cracks begin to show-especially within the Security Forces. Adrian, the calm centre of his unit, becomes the unexpected focus of rising tension-and the fierce loyalty of his best friend, Leanna. A moment of loyalty leaves a warmth he can't ignore. The mission quickly turns upside down when the team makes a discovery that shouldn't be possible.